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6.2avg / 10

Highland School District

School District · Cowiche, Washington

Students: 1,092
Teachers (FTE): 61

Avg Rating

6.2

out of 10

Schools

4

2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

1,092

Student-Teacher Ratio

17.9:1

How this district compares

Washington rank

#120 of 233

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.1

below Washington avg

Per-pupil spending

$17,399

$325 vs Washington median

District size

1,092 students

Smaller than Washington median

The short answer

Highland School District ranks #120 of 233 Washington districts by overall school rating. Highland School District's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Tieton Elementary School (8.8/10), Highland Middle School (6.7/10), and Highland High School (5.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Tieton Elementary School

STAAR proficiency rose +7.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Highland School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Highland School District

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Tieton Elementary School8.8 / 10
2Highland Middle School6.7 / 10
3Highland High School5.1 / 10
4Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary4.3 / 10

See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Highland School District

Highland School District is a Cowiche, Washington school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 1,092 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.9:1. District-level spending was $17,399 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.2/10, Highland School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Tieton Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.

In standardized testing, Highland School District students show an average math proficiency of 37.1% and ELA proficiency of 51.3%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Highland School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency37.1%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency51.3%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Highland School District with test data.

Schools in Highland School District

4 schools

District Details

State
Washington
City
Cowiche
Total Enrollment
1,092
Teachers (FTE)
61
District spending per student
$17,399NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Highland School District?

Highland School District has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Highland School District?

The average composite rating for Highland School District is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Highland School District?

Highland School District's district-level spending was $17,399 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Highland School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Highland School District is 17.9:1.

What is the top-rated school in Highland School District?

Tieton Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Highland School District with a composite score of 8.8/10.

What are the test scores in Highland School District?

Across schools in Highland School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 37.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Highland School District compare to other districts in Washington?

Highland School District has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Washington by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.2/10
Math Proficiency
37.1%
ELA Proficiency
51.3%

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Washington Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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